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Potential of Psilocybin to Alleviate Psychological and Spiritual Distress in Cancer Patients Is Revealed
January 31, 2013 — A recently published book chapter reviews the potential of a novel psychoactive drug, psilocybin, in alleviating the psychological and spiritual distress that often accompanies a life-threatening ... > full story -
'Neurosteroid' Found to Prevent Brain Injury Caused by HIV/AIDS
January 31, 2013 — Scientists found that DHEA-S may prevent neurocognitive impairment affecting a significant percentage of AIDS patients. A new report describes how a network of steroid molecules in the brain, termed ... > full story -
Working to Identify Early Warning Signs in Juvenile Offenders
January 29, 2013 — Red flags are easy to recognize in the days following a tragic event like a mass shooting. That’s why a group of researchers is working to identify those early warning signs in juvenile ... > full story -
Health Benefits of Coming out of the Closet Demonstrated
January 29, 2013 — Lesbians, gays and bisexuals (LGBs) who are out to others have lower stress hormone levels and fewer symptoms of anxiety, depression, and burnout, according to researchers. Cortisol is a stress ... > full story -
Emotional Stress Reduces Effectiveness of Prostate Cancer Therapies in Animal Model
January 25, 2013 — Not surprisingly, a cancer diagnosis creates stress. And patients with prostate cancer show higher levels of anxiety compared to other cancer patients. A new study indicates that stress is not just ... > full story -
Exercise Can Slow Onset of Alzheimer's Memory Loss: Scientists Identify Link
January 24, 2013 — Keeping active can slow down the progression of memory loss in people with Alzheimer’s disease, a study has shown. Medical researchers have identified a stress hormone produced during moderate ... > full story -
Are Antidepressants Overused?
January 22, 2013 — Antidepressant prescriptions in the UK have increased by 9.6 percent in 2011, to 46 million prescriptions. Does this reflect overmedicalisation or appropriate treatment? Two experts debate the ... > full story -
Evidence Mounts for Role of Mutated Genes in Development of Schizophrenia
January 22, 2013 — Researchers have identified a rare gene mutation in a single family with a high rate of schizophrenia, adding to evidence that abnormal genes play a role in the development of the ... > full story -
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Childhood Diagnosis of ADHD Increased Dramatically Over 9-Year Period
January 21, 2013 — The rate of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder rose dramatically between 2001 and 2010 with non-Hispanic white children having the highest diagnosis rates, according to ... > full story -
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DNA Chip to Diagnose Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
January 21, 2013 — Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common childhood neuropsychiatric disorder. Yet there is currently no tool that will confirm the diagnosis of ADHD. Now a researcher has ... > full story
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